Vaping – is it a smoking cessation miracle Or an invisible killer?-The most complete explanation
In the October 28, 2022 amendment to the Ordinance, Vaping are also included in the scope of regulation. This change may cause some members of the public to wonder why vaping, which is often advertised as a “smoking cessation device” and “healthy and harmless”, also needs to be strictly regulated.
Can Vaping really help to quit smoking and be healthy and harmless?
Read this article to uncover the truth behind this.
What is Vaping?
E-cigarette mainly consists of 4 parts: cigarette oil (containing nicotine, flavorings, solvent propylene glycol, etc.), heating system, power supply and filter.
It is a kind of electronic atomizer, by heating the tobacco oil in the cartridge, turning it into vapor or atomizing it to produce an aerosol with a specific smell for people to inhale.
Can e-cigarettes be used as an alternative to traditional cigarettes?
There is no scientific basis for e-cigarettes to help quit smoking, and the World Health Organization does not recommend the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking .
This is because e-cigarettes also contain nicotine, which rapidly enters the blood circulation through the lungs and then passes to the brain where it stimulates the central nervous system, resulting in addiction .
Therefore, using e-cigarettes not only can’t help quit smoking, but also may cause double harm and double dependence on cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Are E-Cigarettes Harmful to the Human Body?
1.E-cigarettes are no less harmful than cigarettes.
2.The nicotine in e-cigarettes can stimulate peripheral vasoconstriction, which makes the heart beat faster, the blood pressure rise and the breathing become faster, and promotes the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and stroke.
3.At the same time, the aerosol formed by heating of e-cigarettes contains alcohols, aldehydes, volatile organic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, tobacco-specific nitrosamines, heavy metals and other substances, many of which are toxic chemicals and carcinogens.
Vaping Alternative?
- In view of the health hazards of e-cigarettes, the newly revised and implemented Shanghai Regulations on Smoking Control in Public Places, which came into effect on October 28, 2022, have included e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes into the scope of the ban on smoking in public places
smoking of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes is prohibited in the city’s indoor public places, indoor workplaces, public transportations, and the outdoor areas of some public places.
- E-cigarettes cannot be a substitute for traditional cigarettes, and quitting smoking as soon as possible can reduce the health hazards of smoking.
- Therefore, for smokers who wish to quit smoking, it is recommended to call the 12320 Health Hotline or go to a smoking cessation clinic to consult a professional smoking cessation doctor, receive systematic smoking cessation treatment, and use those smoking cessation methods that have been proved to be effective, which can greatly improve your chances of quitting smoking.
- However, e-cigarettes can be a transitional tool for smokers who are in the process of quitting, and choosing e-cigarettes with no nicotine content can help them gradually quit smoking cigarettes and reduce dependence.
Some suggestions for vaping
Vaping are all the rage nowadays! Some people think it’s “healthier” than traditional cigarettes and can help you quit smoking.
But the truth is that there are still a lot of harmful things in the smoke of e-cigarettes, which directly stimulate your airways and alveoli.
Over time, the lungs are like a layer of dust, the ability to clean up the garbage is getting worse and worse, coughing, shortness of breath, and even more serious diseases may come to your door.
The most frightening thing is that the sweet and sweet flavoring in e-cigarettes may make your lungs become like “popcorn”, lose their elasticity, and it is hard to breathe.
You can smoke e-cigarettes to help quit your dependence on cigarettes. Quitting smoking is not a quick fix, just take your time and reduce the frequency of your cigarettes.